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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.76, 1,453.01 and 391.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.76, 1,453.01 and 391.50 is: 587.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.76 : 1,453.01 = 391.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.76/1,453.01 = 391.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.76x = 1,453.01 × 391.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.76x = 568,851.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,851.46/968.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.20

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